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Celebrating Over 80 Years Of Service!

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) represents over 2,700 Board-certified otolaryngologists and health care providers. Otolaryngology, frequently referred to as Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), uniquely combines medical and surgical expertise to care for patients with a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat, as well as commonly related conditions. AAOA members devote part of their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease. The AAOA actively supports its membership through education, research, and advocacy in the care of allergic patients.

"Advance the comprehensive management of allergy and inflammatory disease in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery through training, education, and advocacy."

AAOA Member Benefits

  • Up to 60% discount for CME programs and free Annual Meeting. All AAOA’s CME programs meet ABOTOHNS Continuing Certification.
  • AAOA US ENT Affinity program, where AAOA members can gain savings on antigen, allergy supplies, and any of the other 5 service lines US ENT offers. For more email info@usentpartners.com.
  • Tools and resources to comply with US General Chapter 797 and practice management tools.
  • Advocacy support.
  • And much more! Learn More

ADVOCACY UPDATES

Medicare Physician Payment

AMA Advocacy Update The House of Representatives voted 339-85 on March 6 to pass the…

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Medicare Advantage FAQ

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently sent a memo to Medicare Advantage (MA)…

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AMA National Survey to Document Physician Practice Expense Is Still Open

Please take the time to complete the Physician Practice Information Survey! If you or your…

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Upcoming Dates

04/01/24: Fellow Exam Application Deadline
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06/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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06/25/24: Membership Application Deadline to be eligible for AAOA Member rate for the 2024 Basic Course

08/02/24: Scientific Abstract Submission Deadline
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12/01/24: Research Grant Cycle
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EDUCATION

AAOA Advanced Course

The recorded course content is available until April 30, 2024. This year’s Advanced Course featured Laryngology and Skull Base Surgery with Nausheen Jamal, MD and Garret Choby, MD as featured faculty.

RESIDENTS

For information about Resident membership, opportunities, DosedDaily, research grants, and other resources. Learn More

IFAR

Available Now

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IFAR Impact Factor: 2.454

IFAR Featured Content: COVID-19 - Free Access
Endonasal instrumentation and aerosolization risk in the era of COVID‐19: simulation, literature review, and proposed mitigation strategies . Read More

Changes in Managing Practices

Working together with AAOA staff, volunteer leadership and members will enable us to have a positive impact on our members’ practices.

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Live and Online CME

2024 AAOA Advanced Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
On-Demand Content Access Deadline:
April 30, 2024
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2024 AAOA Basic Course in Allergy & Immunology - Hybrid
July 25-27, 2024
The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida
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2024 AAOA Annual Meeting - Hybrid
November 8-10, 2024
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
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USP 797 Online Module
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AAOA Educational Stacks
Next Availability - April 1, 2024

News and Updates

CEO Update, February 2024

Funny how there are so many metaphors for life in some of our day-to-day activities. …

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US ENT Partners Announces Strategic Relationship With AAOA

by Keith E. Matheny, M.D., F.A.R.S. via LinkedIn US ENT Partners, a Group Purchasing Organization…

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College Allergy Symptoms Treatment Back to Shcool

PRACTICE RESOURCES

AAOA Practice Resource Tool Kit

The American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) Practice Resource Tool Kit is intended as a guide to help AAOA members integrate allergy into their otolaryngology practice and to continually improve on this integration as new information, regulations, and resources become available.

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PARTNER RESOURCE CENTER

AAOA has launched a Partner Resource Center to bring you partner resources that can assist your practice and patient care.

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PATIENT CORNER

About American Academy Of Otolaryngic Allergy

Our volunteer leaders are the backbone of the AAOA and the AAOA Foundation.  Below are the volunteer member leaders representing you via the Committees and Workgroups of the AAOA.

Become a Member Today

Already a member?

The AAOA has many options for members to participate in the organization either on a one-time basis or in a more substantial role. Any member who would like to get involved will need to complete a Volunteer Form and submit a CV.

Upon receiving the completed form and CV, a member of the AAOA nomination committee will contact you for additional information.

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AAOA Committees

Bylaws Committee

Kevin Wilson, MD, Secretary, Chair
Paul Fass, MD
Christopher Vickery, MD

Corporate Development

Alpen Patel, MD, Chair
Douglas Anderson, MD
Dole Baker, MD
Douglas Dawson, MD, President
Charles Ebert, MD, Foundation Secretary
Ivor Emanuel, MD, Senior/Emeritus
Ayesha Khalid, MD, MBA, President
Bryan Leatherman, MD
Michael Platt, MD, MSC, Past President
Robert Puchalski, MD
Arvin Rao, MD
Mas Takashima, MD,
Foundation Treasurer
Wesley VanderArk, MD

Finance Committee

Dole Baker, MD, Treasurer, Chair
Douglas Dawson, MD, President
Craig Folsom, MD
Jennifer Hanby, MD
Ayesha Khalid, MD, MBA
Matthew Patterson, MD,
Investment Chair
Michael Platt, MD, MSC,
Immediate Past President
Keith Sale, MD, President-Elect
Ewen Tseng, MD
Wes VanderArk, MD

Christopher Vickery, MD

Investment Committee

Matthew Patterson, MD, Chair
Douglas Anderson, MD
Charles Ebert, MD, Foundation Secretary
Craig Folsom, MD
Jennifer Hanby, MD
Patricia Loftus, MD
Alpen Patel, MD
Michael Platt, MD, MSC

Mas Takashima, MD, Foundation Treasurer
Jeremy Tiu, MD
Ewen Tseng, MD
Maheep Sohal, MD

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AAOA Committees

Education Committee

Robert Stachler, MD, Chair
Christopher Brook, MD, Education Assessment Dir/Basic Course Dir
Dana Crosby, MD
Elisabeth Mahoney Davis, MD
Douglas Dawson, MD,
President
Christie DeMason, MD
Peter Filip, MD
Jack Fornadley, MD
Jack Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA
Michelle LIu, MD
Haidy Marzouk, MD
Mona Patadia, MD
Michael Platt, MD, MSC
Arvin Rao, MD
Keith Sale, MD,
President-Elect
Farrah Siddiqui, MD, Education Programs Dir/Basic Course Dir
Jennifer Villwock, MD, Advanced Course Dir
Jami Lucas

Education Assessment Workgroup

Christopher Brook, MD, Education Assessment Director, Chair
Melissa Hertler, MD
Rebecca Kamil, MD
Haidy Marzouk, MD
Nalin Patel, MD
Arvin Rao, MD
Lauren Roland, MD
Farrah Siddiqui, MD, Education Programs Dir
Jodi Zuckerman, MD

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AAOA Committees

Patient & Professional Relations

Jennifer Villwock, MD, Chair
Dole Baker, MD, Socioeconomic Chair
Anna Butrymowicz, MD
Dana Crosby, MD
Christine DeMason, MD
Andreas Kaden, MD
Michelle Liu, MD
Haidy Marzouk, MD
Paul Neubauer, MD
Nalin Patel, MD
Christopher Vickery, MD

Socioeconomic Committee

Robert Puchalski, MD, Chair
Dole Baker, MD, BOG Leg Rep
Dana Crosby, MD
Douglas Dawson, MD,
President, BOG
Melissa Hertler, MD
Vasu Kakarlapudi, MD

Ayesha Khalid, MD, MBA, President
Edwin Lee, MD
Nalin Patel, MD
Kevin Wilson, MD, Secretary
Robert Stachler, MD, AAOHNS BOG & GTF
Wesley VanderArk, MD, AMA Delegate
Alpen Patel, MD, AMA Alternate
Paul Fass, MD, AMA CPT Representative

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